The Best Japanese Games for Xbox Series X - Page 3

Update : Neptunia Game Maker R: Evolution added at rank #43.
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Meg's Monster (2023)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X Mac OS Linux

Meg's Monster is a retro-styled, story-driven JRPG developed by Odencat. The game focuses on the story of Meg, a small girl who wakes up in an underground cave and meets two monsters. With its brilliant story and twist on the JRPG genre, Meg's Monster is recommended for players looking for a different and heartfelt gaming experience.


What we like:
  • Excellent writing
  • Attractive pixel art graphics
  • Unique gameplay twist
  • Welcoming to players unfamiliar with the genre
  • Engaging story
What could be improved:
  • Some minor pacing issues with relationships

  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • choices
  • narrative
  • funny
  • adventure
  • underground
  • fiction
  • pixel

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Fuga: Melodies of Steel (2021)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Xbox One

Fuga: Melodies of Steel is an RPG where you place children, each with their own unique characteristics and skills, at different gun turrets in a tank to fight against the enemy.


  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • japanese
  • jrpg
  • strategy
  • war
  • tactical
  • drama
  • tanks

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Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster (2021)

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PC Windows j IOS iPhone (IOS iPhone) Xbox Series X IOS iPhone Android Nintendo Switch Playstation 4

Immerse yourself in the timeless adventure of FINAL FANTASY III. Experience the captivating story and charming retro graphics, now remastered with updated 2D pixel graphics and a beautifully rearranged soundtrack. Dive into a world of magic and darkness, where only the chosen adventurers can save the world. With improved gameplay and additional features, this remastered edition brings new life to a beloved classic. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey?


What we like:
  • The redemption arc of Final Fantasy series
  • Robust job system with customization
  • Challenging battles and well-designed dungeons
  • Captivating narrative and character development
  • Remastered soundtrack and immersive sound design
  • Quality-of-life improvements
What could be improved:
  • Expensive pricing
  • Balancing issues with difficulty spikes
  • Tedium of grinding for different jobs
  • Lack of individuality among party members

  • japanese
  • rpg
  • remake
  • pixel
  • dungeon
  • jrpg
  • nostalgia
  • class
  • 2d
  • magic
  • turn-based
  • battle
  • party
  • boss
  • remaster

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Bloomtown: A Different Story (2024)

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Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch j

Bloomtown: A Different Story is a narrative JRPG mixing turn-based combat, monster taming and social RPG set in a seemingly pleasant 1960s Americana world. Join Emily and her group of friends to save their cozy town from the demonic creatures that live in the hearts of its residents!


  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • collector
  • creature
  • turn-based
  • party
  • cooking
  • lore
  • pixel
  • life
  • time-management

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One Piece Odyssey (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Embark on a thrilling RPG adventure with the Straw Hat crew in One Piece Odyssey. Shipwrecked on a tropical island, separated from your crew, it's up to you to find them and escape. Encounter dangerous enemies and unpredictable forces of nature in the world of ONE PIECE. With the Digital Deluxe Edition, you'll get extra content and bonuses to enhance your gameplay. Don't miss out on this exciting journey through the New World!


What we like:
  • Impressive graphics and character design
  • Well-animated combat system with rock-paper-scissors vulnerability types
  • Faithful to the One Piece franchise
  • Good dialogue from various characters in the anime
  • A must-buy for fans of the One Piece franchise
What could be improved:
  • Confusing setting for non-fans
  • Tedious and repetitive gameplay with excessive running
  • Lack of life and motion in the game world
  • Limited character outfits and accessories
  • Easy fights, lacking challenge throughout the game

  • japanese
  • rpg
  • jrpg
  • turn-based
  • anime
  • pirates
  • battle

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Yakuza: Like a Dragon (2020)

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Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X

Yakuza: Like a Dragon is an open world brawler set in a stylized version of Japan, where you control Ichiban Kasuga, an honorable ex-yakuza who took the fall for a crime he didn't commit. As he attempts to get his life back on track, you'll have to navigate the underworld of Yokohama as you battle foes using RPG style combat and utilize environmental objects to aid you in battle. You can also take on jobs and explore side activities such as gambling or kart racing.


What we like:
  • Fast paced combat
  • Strategic use of environmental objects
  • Variety of side activities
  • Funny and touching human stories
  • RPG style battle system with summons feature
What could be improved:
  • Combat can end abruptly if protagonist is knocked out
  • Long distance travel for some tasks
  • Restrictions on summons use

  • rpg
  • japanese
  • turn-based
  • jrpg
  • crime
  • combat
  • fight
  • battle
  • brawler
  • drama
  • narrative

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Alter Age (2024)

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Xbox Series X Xbox One PC Windows Nintendo Switch Android IOS iPhone Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Alter between ages and adventure out in a fantastic RPG world!


  • rpg
  • japanese
  • dungeon
  • battle
  • turn-based
  • retro
  • jrpg
  • anime
  • ninja
  • resource-efficient
  • 2d
  • super-hard

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FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE (2021)

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Xbox Series X IOS iPhone Android Nintendo Switch 2 Xbox Series X/s PC Windows Playstation 5

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE - join a group of idealists fighting against the Shinra Electric Power Company, who are destroying the planet for their own gain. With a mix of traditional and real-time action combat and stunning graphics, the classic game has been re-born with new elements and an expanded story. The new DLC episode featuring Yuffie Kisaragi adds more excitement to the game. Get ready to save the world from certain doom!


What we like:
  • Deep and engaging storyline
  • Stunning graphics
  • Fun and exciting gameplay
  • Expansion of original story with character development
  • Exciting DLC with promising plot
What could be improved:
  • Departure from original storyline may disappoint some fans
  • Too much padding
  • Micro-stutters and performance issues on some systems

  • rpg
  • japanese
  • ninja
  • remake
  • jrpg
  • real-time
  • combat
  • action
  • command
  • fight
  • battle
  • spectacle
  • turn-based
  • party
  • fps

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Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 (2025)

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Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 PC Windows Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

The dramatic RPG Fuga: Melodies of Steel series is now complete!


  • turn-based
  • rpg
  • japanese
  • tactical
  • strategy
  • jrpg
  • tanks
  • emotional

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Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land (2025)

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Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 Xbox Series X/s PC Windows Xbox Series X Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One

"Atelier Yumia" is a story about “memory”. Explore the field to gather materials and synthesis items. The items you create can be key to advancing the story and can also be used in battles and exploration. Additionally, you can create your own base with “Building" in the field.


  • rpg
  • japanese
  • open-world
  • jrpg
  • crafting
  • exploration
  • collectathon
  • anime
  • battle
  • party

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